Acorns · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer II (Risk)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$165K/yr - $178K/yr
3+ years expAcorns is a financial wellness app dedicated to helping individuals and families save and invest for the long term. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Risk Platform team, responsible for building and maintaining core platforms that manage compliance and protect customer assets.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure microservices and APIs for the Risk Platform
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define and deliver new features
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code in a fast-paced environment
Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and support
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the platform
Help mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional software development experience
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, or Kotlin
Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
A hunger to deliver game-changing products
Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
Optimistic about the potential of societal change
Preferred
Previous experience working on a Fraud/Risk platform team
Experience with Databricks
Benefits
Competitive salary and stock options
A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
401(k) matching
Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)
Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.
Company
Acorns
Acorns is a financial technology and services company that specializes in automated investments and robo-advice.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$510.01MKey Investors
TPGThe Rise FundJacobs Asset Management
2022-03-09Series F· $300M
2019-08-19Series Unknown
2019-01-28Series E· $105M
Leadership Team
Noah Kerner
CEO & Chairman
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Beau Sullivan
VP of Securities
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